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When it comes to web hosting, you may often be faced with a choice between Windows or Linux hosting. This can be a hard decision, especially if you are unsure on the key differences between each. Linux hosting is usually cheaper is the most common for most websites. On the other hand, Windows hosting offers a few additional features, such as supporting Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL). As a result of Windows needing a paid license, Windows hosting is almost always more expensive than Linux hosting. A common question...

If you have web hosting, you might not even realise it, but it can be incredibly easy to get your account terminated without you even realizing, so read through the following 5 main points to make sure you’re not potentially violating the terms of service your web hosting provider has set. Here are just a few things your web host will likely not be too pleased about: 1. Illegal Content This includes illegal pornography, 2. Copyrighted Content If you’re hosting any content which has copyright, such as illegal movies,...

Keeping multiple backups of your WordPress website is advisable and highly recommended if you want to avoid downtime-related catastrophes in the future. With WordPress, there are many things that can go wrong, including WordPress upgrades failing, plugins which corrupt your site, hackers deleting your website files, and of course user erro Backing up your site is an absolute necessity if your website generates an income. In you find yourself in the situation where your e-commerce store or affiliate site has been lost, you’ll be hit hard financially. Even if...

WordPress is taking over the web at an alarming rate, which is a good thing. Here are three great reasons to use WordPress for your website. It’s Perfect for Beginners If you’ve never built or managed a website before, setting up a website might be quite intimidating. However, thanks to the usability of WordPress, almost anyone has the ability to build a website in a matter of hours. And not an amateur-looking site either, but a website that is professional and modern looking. WordPress offers a very user-friendly...

Picture the scene. Your website has just gone down, and you realize that you need to get in touch with the tech support team of your web hosting company. When you visit their support page, you’re presented with a decision. Either send an email/open a support ticket, or pick up the phone and give them a call? The first move for many people would be to pick up the phone to speak with a human. This is actually the preferred method of contact for most people, however isn’t always...